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DG04 FOJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,987 mi
Last recorded128,987 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 FOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 128,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,854 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,002 miles

handbrake just meets the requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 97,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,367 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANELS AREAS (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL AREAS (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL PIPE FROM REAR UNION (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

UNDER BODY /CHASSIS AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE MAY NEED WELDING SOON

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,824 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,153 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,062 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,539 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DG04 FOJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG04 FOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG04 FOJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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